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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government Holiday for Holi on March 3 or 4? Know on Which Day Banks Will Be Closed in the Country

The Reserve Bank of India has clarified the official holiday schedule for banks during Holi, which falls on March 4, 2026, causing confusion regarding the exact holiday date.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Bank Holiday March: Five Consecutive Days of Bank Closures at the Start of March! Find Out How Many Days Off There Are This Month

At the beginning of March, various banks across India will be closed for five consecutive days, disrupting services due to holidays.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Secret bank account allegedly funded US holiday amid fraud investigation

A Gold Coast couple is under scrutiny for allegedly breaching asset freezing orders amid a fraud investigation linked to disability housing funds.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Winter utility costs challenge people, bank offers mortgage payment holiday as a solution

Rising winter utility costs are creating financial strain for homeowners in Estonia, prompting banks to propose mortgage payment holidays as a potential solution.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide has good news for certain customers heading on holiday

Nationwide customers may be able to save money on travel insurance due to bank account add-ons, according to travel expert Rebecca Wilcox.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How private banks will operate on Monday and Tuesday for the carnival holiday

Private banks in Ecuador will provide limited services during the carnival holiday, ensuring customers can perform various transactions via ATMs, non-bank correspondents, and digital banking.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Full list of 2026 UK bank holidays as two dates move a fortnight earlier

The 2026 UK bank holiday schedule is announced, with some dates shifting two weeks earlier compared to 2025.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Presidents' Day 2026: What will be open and closed in New York on February 16

The article discusses the changes in service availability in New York City on Presidents' Day 2026, which falls on February 16.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the bank hours during the Carnival holiday

Banks in Ecuador will maintain financial services during the extended Carnival holiday from February 14 to 17, ensuring access through various channels.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Tourists order gelato in Rome but are livid when they check bank balance

A father in Rome criticized an ice cream shop for allegedly overcharging tourists for gelato, claiming others have faced similar experiences while on holiday.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Scotland announce extra Bank Holiday to celebrate first World Cup 2026 match

Scotland's First Minister has declared an extra Bank Holiday to celebrate the national team's return to the World Cup for the first time since 1990, coinciding with their first match in Boston against Haiti in June 2026.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

King announces Scottish bank holiday to mark nationโ€™s 2026 FIFA World Cup debut

The King of the UK declared a special bank holiday in Scotland on June 15, 2026, to celebrate the country's return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Bank Holidays: Banks will be closed for 9 days in February, these 4 services will not be available, see the complete holiday list

In February 2026, banks in India will be closed for a total of 9 days due to weekly holidays and festivals as per the Reserve Bank of India's calendar.

Feb 3 โ€ข 01:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Scotland to have national bank holiday after first World Cup fixture

Scotland will observe a national bank holiday on June 15 to celebrate its first World Cup match since 1998, as announced by First Minister John Swinney.

Jan 5 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New bank holiday in July would celebrate key event in English history

MPs are advocating for a new bank holiday in July to commemorate King Aethelstan, the first king to unite England, which is often overlooked in history education.

Jan 5 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Bank holiday dates 2026 confirmed for UK but branded 'ludicrous'

The UK government has announced bank holiday dates for 2026, with varying days off across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, leading to public complaints labeling the arrangements 'ludicrous'.

Jan 3 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Turn 28 days of holiday into 63 days off for 2026 with this super-sizing tip

UK workers can strategically plan their annual leave to extend 28 days into 63 days off in 2026 by stacking holidays around bank holidays, pending employer approval.

Jan 1 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Full 2026 bank holiday list and all the ones that will change

The article outlines the changes to bank holidays in 2026 for England and Wales, noting that Boxing Day will shift to a Saturday.

Dec 30 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Thieves bore a large hole in the vault of a bank

Thieves drilled a hole into the vault of a bank in Gelsenkirchen over the Christmas holiday, where safety deposit boxes are located, with the breach discovered on Monday morning.

Dec 29 โ€ข 10:15 UTC

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